The Mandeville City Council Thursday amended its policy on travel procedures for city officials, requiring that only out-of-state travel expenses need to be pre-approved by the council. The move is designed to adjust the policy put in place by the city after an unfavorable audit almost five years ago.

That policy requires that all travel by the mayor, city council or members of boards and commissions be approved by resolution of the Council prior to incurring the expense.

According to the ordinance on Thursday night's agenda, the council at the time intended that only out-of-state travel be approved through a resolution

of the council prior to incurring the travel expense. Council member Carla Buchholz said in-state travel is included in the city's annual budget and therefore does not need to be pre-approved by the council. The ordinance, which was approved unanimously, amends the city's travel policy to reflect the original intention.